How to Encourage Tomatoes to Mature
Tomatoes take some time to be ripe. We all know this, and we’ve all been in a situation to buy tomatoes that were still too firm. A tomato can be red on the outside but it doesn’t mean that it’s…
02/07/2020
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Vegetables
Understanding Heirlooms
The world “heirloom” is often mentioned in gardening, but people are unsure what it means. Some people are not really sure what is a heirloom and what is not. Since more and more people are looking for heirloom vegetables, since…
5 Pepper Varieties to Grow in Containers
There are many different types of peppers you might want to grow in your garden or even in container. The possibilities are endless: peppers are a rich bunch with many different and special varieties. Depending on your tastes and gardening…
Starting Tomatoes Part II
In this part, we explain how to grow tomatoes after transplanting and how to give them the best possible care. Part I discussed the way to start tomatoes from seeds. Usually, cell packs are used for this purpose. As tomatoes…
Starting Tomatoes Part I
The tomato is one of the most popular vegetables among homeowners. Many people choose to grow tomatoes in their garden or even in containers on their balcony or patio. Whatever your choice might be, some good tomato growing tips are…
How to Grow Watermelons, Part I
Nothing feels so good like eating a juicy watermelon during a summer day. It’s even better if your watermelons are homegrown. To be able to enjoy watermelons with your family the next summer, you may wish to learn how to…
Best Gardening Vegetables
One of the best things about vegetable gardening is to make a salad or another meal from your freshly-harvested vegetable you have pulled from the garden 5 minutes earlier. This is what makes gardening so much fun and rewarding. Freshly-picked…
How to Deep Water Tomatoes
Watering plants is sometimes challenging, especially if your plants need to be deep watered. This is why many people opt for using drip irrigation to let the water soak in slowly. The problem is that while drip watering is a…
Planting and Growing Cucumbers
Cucumbers are tasty and you can use them in many different ways: to make salads or sandwiches, juices or even cucumber water. It’s not surprising many people want to grow cucumbers in their gardens or even their homes. The good…
Harvesting, Curing and Storing Squash
Here are some tips for harvesting, handling, curing and storing squash so you can use them properly. Harvesting It’s best not to harvest squash until the vines die down or the stems are too dry or dead to be able…
Growing Squash in Your Garden
Squash is a very versatile plant with many popular varieties. It has a lot to offer: small types you can grow in the kitchen, vining varieties, summer and winter varieties, and more. These plants are not difficult to grow but…
How to Grow Vegetables Vertically
If you want to plant melons, cucumbers or squash in your vegetable garden, think about doing it vertically. It is a great way to grow these vegetables and it gives you plenty of space. Plus, it makes for a very…